Dave handles tree removal across Wilkes-Barre and Luzerne County - dead ash trees, hazardous trees leaning toward structures, storm-damaged trees, overgrown trees too close to the house, and trees that simply need to come down. Five years doing removal work in the Wyoming Valley means Dave knows the EAB ash removal that has driven most Luzerne County tree work for the past decade, and the ice storm hazard assessment that should precede any large tree removal near a structure.
Call (570) 261-8118 or use the homepage contact form with the property address, timing, photos, and access notes.
The emerald ash borer has killed virtually all ash trees in northeastern Pennsylvania. Dead ash trees look structurally sound from the street long after the wood has begun to fail internally. A tree that appears solid from the driveway can have completely rotten inner wood.
EAB ash removal requires a different rigging and staging approach than standard removal - the wood cannot be trusted to hold under cutting stress the way live wood can. Dave has five years of EAB ash removal experience in the Wyoming Valley and approaches every ash removal with that failure mode in mind.
Bundling multiple trees in one visit is more cost-effective than separate jobs. Free estimates - call (570) 261-8118.
“We had a dead ash behind the garage that looked completely solid from the driveway. Dave showed us the crown was gone and the wood was already losing structural integrity - we had no idea. He removed it carefully given the proximity to the garage and left the site clean. That tree would have been a disaster in the next ice storm.”
Small trees under 20 ft: $300-$700. Medium 20-40 ft: $600-$1,400. Large 40+ ft: $1,000-$2,800+. EAB ash removal varies by size and access. Stump grinding: $100-$275. Free estimates - call (570) 261-8118.
No. Dead ash trees become brittle faster than almost any other species. A healthy-looking trunk can be completely rotten inside within two to three years of EAB infestation. Near a structure, a vehicle, or a play area, a dead ash is a genuine emergency. Call (570) 261-8118 for an assessment.
EAB ash wood cannot be trusted to hold under cutting stress the way live wood can. Dave stages the removal differently: more directional rigging, smaller cut sections, and closer attention to what the wood is doing as the cuts are made. Every EAB ash removal in Luzerne County is approached as a compromised wood situation, not a standard removal.
Yes. Active hazards - a limb hanging over the driveway after a storm, or a tree that has partially failed and is threatening the house - get urgent response. Call (570) 261-8118 directly for active hazards. Do not use the form for emergencies.
Stump grinding is available as an add-on to any removal or as a standalone service. $100-$275 per stump. Ash stumps may resprout from lateral roots for a season if not ground below the crown. Dave confirms this at the estimate for every ash stump job. Call (570) 261-8118.
Calling is fastest for most requests. Leave the address, what needs attention, and any timing or access notes.